Kviteseid: population and statistics
Kviteseid has a population of 2,463 (2026) across 623.0 km², or 4.0 people per km². It ranks 258 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,463 residents
- 623.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 422 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Telemark, Kviteseid ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: 0.0% in Kviteseid, compared with an average of 13.5% in Telemark and 26.7% nationally.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: 269.2 per 1,000 inh. in Kviteseid, compared with an average of 159.0 per 1,000 inh. in Telemark and 162.7 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.7% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 933 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 87,255 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Seljord, 20.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Midt-Telemark (11,157 residents), 36 km away.
Kviteseid in numbers
All indicators for Kviteseid
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Kviteseid | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 224 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | ranked 101 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.6% | 18.5% | 18.7% | ranked 282 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kviteseid | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,569 | 92,912 | 2,760,619 | ranked 245 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.3% | 21.2% | 16.4% | ranked 25 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 12.9% | 19.0% | 21.8% | ranked 300 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 91.9% | 80.1% | 89.9% | ranked 121 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.0% | 13.5% | 4.4% | ranked 324 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 539.6 per 1,000 inh. | 185.4 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 47 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kviteseid | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 486 | 20,968 | 656,492 | ranked 221 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 197.3 per 1,000 inh. | 117.8 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 50 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 486,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 245 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 663 per 1,000 inh. | 28,285 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 213 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 269.2 per 1,000 inh. | 159.0 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 20 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.5 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kviteseid | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 66.4% | 64.3% | 67.5% | ranked 210 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | ranked 198 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kviteseid | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 630 per 1,000 inh. | 567 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 16.8% | 27.0% | 19.7% | ranked 226 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Kviteseid | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 13.0% | 17.7% | 15.2% | ranked 255 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Kviteseid | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.2 years | 82.2 | 82.8 | ranked 259 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Kviteseid | Telemark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 31.0% | 31.0% | 27.5% | ranked 90 of 351 |
Population of Kviteseid over time
Kviteseid had 2,448 residents in 2016 and 2,463 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,430 |
| 2022 | 2,452 |
| 2023 | 2,427 |
| 2024 | 2,458 |
| 2025 | 2,473 |
| 2026 | 2,463 |
Where is Kviteseid?
Business sectors: Kviteseid
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.7% ×2.1
- Construction21.5% ×2.0
- Real estate8.8% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.6% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Kviteseid
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kviteseid?
Kviteseid has 2,463 residents (2026), ranking 258 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Kviteseid?
Kviteseid covers 623.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Kviteseid growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kviteseid went from 2,448 to 2,463, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Kviteseid?
Kviteseid is in Telemark. Latitude 59.349, longitude 8.493.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Kviteseid?
In Kviteseid, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 324 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 4.4%.
Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kviteseid?
In Kviteseid, “Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 269.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 20 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 167.1 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kviteseid?
In Kviteseid, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 933 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kviteseid?
The nearest to Kviteseid are Seljord (20 km), Tokke (30 km), Nissedal (30 km), Fyresdal (34 km), Midt-Telemark (36 km).